Gettys Brannon, left, holds a red snapper on a fishing trip with Russ Tomlinson, on July 12, 2024, the one day that year they could fish for snapper. Tomlinson, president of Sportsman Boats, is holding an African pompano. (Photo provided by Gettys...
The winners of the Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness grant program were announced on April 2, 2026. The South Carolina Research Authority, the Wells Fargo Foundation, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, and the South Carolina...
The American Institute of Architects, South Carolina Chapter (AIA SC) is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the AIA SC Design and Chapter Awards. This annual juried competition encourages and recognizes design excellence throughout South...
Roundtable participants discuss challenges, opportunities in the market
Movie merchandise on Amazon tied to this year's biggest releases generated $97.4 million in revenue and sold 4.48 million units in March 2026, a new study by Omnisend finds. Sales are highly concentrated,...
Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina, has officially proclaimed April 6–11, 2026 as Children’s Museum Week, recognizing the vital role children’s museums play in fostering curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Led by the...
Contour Airlines has announced two new seasonal nonstop services to Myrtle Beach: 1.) Parkersburg, West Virginia: This service between the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) will operate from July...
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) has been informed that Spirit Airlines has officially ceased operations, marking the conclusion of a nearly 30-year partnership with one of the airport’s longest-serving and most impactful airline...
PeopleFinders reports that fraud is surging in the U.S., with Americans losing $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, particularly in Florida hotspots.
United Community has named Jeff Beisler-Snell head of International Banking and Capital Markets, expanding the bank's ability to help customers conduct business around the world. Beisler-Snell will lead United's new international...
Leadership Grand Strand (LGS) has announced it has accepted 34 business and community members from Horry and Georgetown counties to participate in its 47th class. LGS is a 10-month program sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce...
Leadership Grand Strand (LGS) has announced it has accepted 34 business and community members from Horry and Georgetown counties to participate in its 47th class. LGS is a 10-month program sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce...
David Dykes asked a panel of experts a simple question: "Are we competing state by state, or operating as one integrated Southeast economy?" The ensuing conversation spurred discussion on regional interstate economic development strategy, infrastructure coordination, incentive competitiveness, and potentially where capital should be deployed next.
SayeBrook, the 730-acre master-planned community developed by The Jackson Companies, has been named a finalist in two of the real estate industry’s most respected juried awards competitions, earning honors for the community while two of its...
It’s no secret that rural communities face different realities and challenges than urban environments, from smaller populations to fewer large corporations that can provide employment. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, which covers Maryland,...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations, including the South Carolina Research Authority, through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership...
Sustain SC has announced this year’s second round of funding through the Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP). This month, with support from corporate partners, Sustain SC will grant $138,969 across 12 projects in nine counties — helping...
Santee Cooper, South Carolina's state-owned electric and water utility, has announced a major digital transformation initiative focused on using AI to provide highly accurate and timely modeling to improve efficiencies and create cost savings for...
CaroMont Health has announced plans to build a hospital in the Lake Wylie community of York County, South Carolina, bringing emergency and inpatient care to a fast-growing area where the health system has served patients for more than 20 years....
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster this week announced the state has awarded 228 grants totaling $167,299,900.69 in funding to strengthen health care access, quality and outcomes in primary care, maternal and infant care, pediatrics and behavioral...
South Carolina has always been known for down-home Southern cooking, seafood dishes like the Lowcountry boil, and of course, the many styles of pork barbecue to be found here. But the Palmetto State wasn’t the first place that sprang to mind when...
Four South Carolina restaurants were named in the top in Trip Advisor's annual Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants for 2026. Myrtle Beach's Hook & Barrel placed No. 1 in the Casual Dining category. while Michael...
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) recently named the Palmetto State among its “Regional and State Clusters to Watch” in its first-ever Next 10 U.S. Biopharma Clusters report, highlighting emerging life sciences ecosystems beyond...
On July 26, a malware attack on AnMed caused doctor’s offices to be shuttered, surgeries to be rescheduled, and patients to be left largely in the dark about what (or who) caused the disruption. Nearly a month after the initial attack was launched, AnMed confirmed the hack was the work of "cybercriminals" who accessed the system's data, though specifics on what — and whose — data was stolen has not been revealed. "It was an attack that was orchestrated by a group of individuals motivated by financial gain, with complete disregard for the important role AnMed plays in this community and the overall health of our community," AnMed CEO William Kenley said in an Aug. 21 video statement. "Make no mistake, it was an attack on all of us."
Ty J. Young Wealth Management, a leading financial services firm, has announced the acquisition of Moore Insurance Services, marking another strategic expansion for the firm as it continues to grow its nationwide footprint. With Moore...
Signing bonuses, help with tuition, and flexible work schedules are just a few of the strategies being waged in South Carolina to combat the years-long nursing shortage.
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has elected Kevin R. Dean as its new president. Dean, an attorney with Motley Rice LLC, will lead the 1,400-member organization as it continues its work to protect the rights of individuals and...
Attorneys who work in defense and corporate counsel face many challenges, from client needs to the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence. Jennifer E. Johnsen, partner, Gallivan White & Boyd P.A., discussed these challenges, as well...
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will provide live television, radio and streaming coverage of memorial services honoring the life and legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham on July 28 and 29 from Washington, D.C. and Columbia. Coverage begins...
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) officially launched Sound Shift on June 21 in celebration of World Music Day, introducing a new 24/7 HD radio and streaming music service designed to provide listeners with a continuous, curated...
When children enter South Carolina’s Department of Social Services system, the hardest part is often waiting to see what happens next. Waiting for a call back. Waiting for placement. Waiting for court decisions. Waiting through long hours in...
Breaking Bread Together, a new national movement founded by former South Carolina governor and former World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley, has been launched with the premise that Americans of differing political, cultural, and...
South Carolina’s small business innovation community received a major piece of good news this spring: Congress has reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, ending a long period of...
By Tyler Teresa Southeast Regional Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) When many think of Memorial Day it often includes activities like going to the beach, lake, traveling, holiday sales, and even backyard barbecues. ...
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived in North America, the noise in stadiums, bars, restaurants, living rooms, and fan parks may not belong to Team USA alone. A new state-by-state analysis by Covers.com, a leading sports review site, has...
Brooks Koepka, a five-time major champion, is set to tee it up at this year’s ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, adding one of the most accomplished resumes to the tournament field. Koepka’s most recent major victory came at the 2023 PGA...
Momentum continues to build for the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination (NYSE: NSC), with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster voicing his support in a recent letter to the Surface Transportation Board. In the letter, McMaster...
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has issued two new lists of Interstate Highway priorities. With the two lists, SCDOT pursues new strategies to enhance the Interstate Highway system in support of South Carolina’s growing population...